Ford Motor Company

Purchasing Operations Buyer – EV Systems

Ford Motor Company  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Buyer – Electrified Systems to manage procurement operations for EV-related commodities. This role involves supplier coordination, purchase order management, cost optimisation, and ensuring uninterrupted supply to meet production requirements.

Procurement Operations

  • Raise and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and Tool Orders in line with programme requirements
  • Ensure timely order execution and supplier delivery performance
  • Monitor procurement KPIs and take corrective actions

Cost Optimisation & Negotiation

  • Negotiate pricing and implement engineering changes with suppliers
  • Drive annual cost reduction initiatives across assigned commodities
  • Support cost analysis and benchmarking activities

Supplier & Supply Chain Management

  • Manage supplier relationships and ensure performance against delivery, quality, and cost targets
  • Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of supply
  • Support capacity planning aligned with production and demand forecasts
  • Ensure supplier has right level of capacity to meet Ford vehicle demands

Change Management

  • Implement engineering changes in coordination with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure minimal disruption to production during transitions

Claims & Commercial Settlements

  • Manage supplier claims including:
    • Obsolescence
    • RM / Other economics changes
    • End-of-program settlements
    • Warranty recovery
  • Ensure timely and accurate resolution of commercial issues

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
  • MBA (Supply Chain / Operations) preferred

Experience

  • 4–8 years of experience in:
    • Operational procurement / purchasing
    • Strategic sourcing or commodity management
    • Automotive or manufacturing industry (EV / Electronics exposure preferred)
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About Ford Motor Company

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dearborn, Michigan
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ford.com
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